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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1942
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Concord Pennsyl ar Letters and estate with debts. References a county, signatures, and claims processes. Names and places are partially legible amid garbled characters and numbers.
In a loose football and basketball wrap, the piece notes Stanford and Auburn as top contenders, with Army losses and Sun Belt rivals in focus. It highlights coach changes, roster shifts, and upcoming league clashes, including a May showdown and home games to test new talent.
Wartime baseball talks in Chicago left night games limits and travel curbs unsettled as National and American Leagues pursue a 1949 all star game at Shibe Park with AL home team. Phils financial woes prompt three Frick plans, likely not settled at the meeting.
Det 3-Should Bill y Terry eyed a future with the Philadelphia National Service Base ball club. Jimmy Wilson, Chicago Quhs manager and former Phils boss, said Wilson gave 41 dinner and luncheon talks in 40 days, signaling a ready-made after-dinner spokesman.
Temple University announced a 19 game basketball schedule with only five home games. The slate features top teams from across the country including Utah’s Ham Young and Washington State, marking the only new opponents.
St Edward's edged St Agatha's 23 23 in a see-saw finish as Joe Sarnecki sank a two pointer in the dying moments. Sarnecki led St Edward's with late scoring while Hand added key doubles, and the Baressimen extended their win streak to four while remaining undefeated. St Agatha's top scorers included Thomas and Rouche, though their late push fell short.
Sugar Robinson of Cleveland stops Jatinazzo by technical knockout in a welterweight clash. The bout headlines a Cleveland card as Robinson, nicknamed Suwer, pressures a local business rivalry while a detachment of Ray Robinson is mentioned. the result marks a decisive win in front of a crowd that included stock market chatter and local fans.
The High Five basketball squad readies for the December 11 season opener against Wattsburg in Erie County League Section 2. Coach Pomeroy rebuilds with holdovers Rathbun and the Ble Jay quintet from last year, while newcomers vie for starting berths. Key returnees include Jack Taylor, Joel Milley, and Ronald Rathbun at forward spots, with guards Kennedy and Brigham leading the backcourt as Gates and Smith improve. Armstrong and Hammond expected to contend for upgrades as Putnam shapes a local, Valley-strong lineup ready to face Union City, Waterford, and Wattsburg. Putnam forecasts a tougher year and praises available material as the Beavers pursue a Friday exhibition and a local opener against St. Edward’s, alumni, or faculty.
Weather and hunting notes say the deer kill is light this season in Warren County due to heavy storms and deep snow The terrain hampered hunters with trees brush and woods conditions While some ramps remain active the big buck season may fade until hunters break camp and leave the woods The storm today will add more snow. In boxing news Lily Costantino 130 New York defeated Mike Rafa 1204 Newell W Va by decision in Pittsburgh crowd of 12 180 paying 47 929 to watch the show.
The Holly contest and Latiles A league games continued with Raymonds holding a narrow lead before dropping two to Atth plane Wilcox Jansies. Rexall Drugs and Page and Ferry split wins, while Mec an drew drugs upset Wine WIIIL Akeglereites. Individual scores ranged low with averages around 153 to 196.
Robertson New Year, Dec. 2. Tennessee’s Vols claim a five-year record of 47 wins, five losses, and one tie, projecting strong form for the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. The feature notes Duke, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma show peaks, with a high-scoring output and top national rankings amid broad comparison across major programs.
Philadelphia bout ends with Bob Montgomery dominating Maile Shapiro over ten rounds. Crowd of 8119 witnesses a strong comeback and substantial gate revenue after Shapiro previously defeated Montgomery in their earlier meeting.
Fragmented OCR text covers multiple sports and figures, mentioning Holy Cross Boston College hockey baseball football and track topics. It references Branch Rickey, Meadic, Meidick, and various coaches and players in a noisy collage of quotes and gossip.
Winter sports guide in Pennsylvania issued by the State Department of Commerce outlines activities at ski resorts and venues. The booklet lists popular winter pastimes and mentions distribution to readers within and beyond the state to promote statewide recreation.
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